This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global M&A is positioned to continue momentum in 2026 after rising 40% to $4.9 trillion in 2025, the second-highest deal value on record, according to Bain & ...

Remember when the internet made that screeching sound? Join us as we look back at the tech, gadgets, and platforms from the 2000s that have disappeared! From dial-up internet to Blockbuster video ...

In a major milestone for the "AI coding wars," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed on X that the company's standalone Codex ...

OpenAI’s new Codex Mac app passed 1 million downloads in a week, spotlighting rising demand for agentic coding tools and tighter free-tier limits.

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

Following Robert Irwin’s Dancing with the Stars win, he addressed rumors that he would be the next leading man on The Bachelor.

The Toybox Alpha Three nails kid-first 3D printing with one-touch simplicity and a huge library of ready-made fun. It's 3D ...

Trackonomy reports that global supply chains face increasing challenges from climate disruptions and cyberattacks, making ...